Marc Alaimo

Known for ActingBorn 1942-05-05 (age 84)Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Marc Alaimo (born Michael Joseph Alaimo; May 5, 1942) is an American actor best known for his villainous roles, particularly as Gul Dukat on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Alaimo began his career in theater and transitioned to television and film, often cast as antagonists. He appeared in the 1970s and 1980s in many TV shows and films before making his mark in the Star Trek franchise. In Star Trek, Alaimo is notable for multiple roles: he was the first actor to portray a Romulan (Commander Tebok in Star Trek: The Next Generation) and the first Cardassian (Gul Macet) in the franchise. His most famous role is Gul Dukat, the complex and recurring Cardassian villain in Deep Space Nine, appearing in 35 episodes from 1993 to 1999. His portrayal brought depth and nuance to the character, making Gul Dukat one of Star Trek's most compelling villains. Alaimo's distinctive physical features influenced the design of the Cardassians, with makeup artist Michael Westmore emphasizing his neck muscles to create the species' characteristic neck ridges. Beyond Star Trek, Alaimo appeared in films like Total Recall (1990) and Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult. He has a son, Michael Antony Alaimo, who is a writer and producer in television.Read more

Movies & web series

Case Closed

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Hunter

Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten

Quantum Leap

The Ambush Murders

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Hill Street Blues

Family Guy

The A-Team

Knight Rider

Quincy, M.E.

What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Total Recall

The Execution of Private Slovik

Broken Promise

21 Jump Street

Freddy's Nightmares

Starsky & Hutch

Diagnosis: Murder

The Six Million Dollar Man

The Incredible Hulk

Walker, Texas Ranger

Hunter

Good Morning, Miami

Kojak

The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries

Jessie

Cagney & Lacey

High Midnight

Kaz

The 3,000 Mile Chase

The Bionic Woman

The Blue Knight

Wonder Woman

Joe Forrester

Street Hawk

Police Story

Barnaby Jones

Helter Skelter

CHiPs

Hardcore

Charlie's Angels

The Last Starfighter

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

Scarecrow and Mrs. King

A Matter of Wife... and Death

Tango & Cash